The Oldest Living Organism Is Hiding In A Nevada Park And You Need To See It
By Mychelle Blake|Published November 25, 2016
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One unusual looking tree can be found in parts of Nevada, but in particular they are located in the Great Basin National Park. These trees are instantly recognizable from their gnarled, twisting shape.
Great Basin National Park is home to many groves of Bristlecone Pine trees.
Scientists believe the tree is the oldest-living tree on the planet and most believe the oldest living organism (although some point to the cresote bush for that honor).
The scientist was taking samples from the tree and accidentally broke off his tool in the tree. He was forced to cut the tree down to get the tool back.
After examining the rings of the tree, he found that it was probably about 4,900 years old. Years later a Bristlecone about 5,065 years old was found in California, but it's highly likely there are even older ones still in Nevada.
